Secret #31: Our Favorite Dirty Little Secrets - Season 2

Emma Waddington and Chris McCurry host the wrap-up episode, celebrating the end of season two. They reflect on various discussions from the season, including self-discovery, personal growth, relationships, equity, social justice, and mental health.

The wrap-up includes highlights from various episodes, featuring topics such as challenging societal norms, the importance of self-regulation in neurodivergent individuals, and the complexities of relationships with narcissistic personalities.

Highlights:

• Sibling Dynamics and Aggression
• Sexual Education
• Victim Blaming
• Neurodivergence

[00:00] Introduction and Season Two Wrap-Up

[01:29] Challenging Norms and Definitions

[01:38] Self-Discovery and Authenticity

[02:59] Dr. Steve Hayes on the Myth of Normal

[06:09] Kristen Campbell on Sexual Education

[09:29] Perfectionism with Dr. Z

[13:23] Stephen Batchelor on Good and Evil

[19:32] Katie Palmer on Favoritism

[25:28] Elisabeth Lati on Sisu

[31:37] Amy Beddows on Victim Blame

[35:01] The Term 'Victim' vs. 'Survivor'

[35:38] The Importance of Recognizing Victimhood

[36:25] Trauma Responses and Validation

[40:14] The Role of Neurodivergence

[49:24] Sibling Dynamics and Aggression

[55:27] The Impact of Narcissism

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